Seamless Migration to Proxmox
From VMware, Hyper-V & More
Slash your virtualisation costs by up to 40% while gaining enterprise-grade reliability. Rackzar plans and performs secure, low-downtime migrations to Proxmox VE with expert guidance every step of the way.
Why Migrate to Proxmox VE?
Open, powerful, and cost-efficient virtualisation for modern IT
Substantial Cost Savings
Reduce licensing costs by up to 40% compared to VMware. Proxmox VE offers a free, open-source core with affordable enterprise support options.
Scalability & Performance
Efficiently manage environments from a few VMs to thousands. Leverage high-performance KVM with minimal overhead and integrated live migration.
Versatile VM Support
Run both Windows and Linux VMs with equal efficiency. Seamlessly integrate container technologies (LXC) for modern application deployment.
Enterprise Security
Built-in RBAC, two-factor authentication, and secure API access. Full control over your security posture with auditable code.
Integrated Backups
Built-in backup and restore capabilities with scheduling, compression, and support for multiple storage targets.
High Availability
Native HA clustering, automatic failover, and live migration ensure your workloads remain available 24/7.
Intuitive Web-Based Management
Experience the powerful interfaces across the Proxmox ecosystem
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Proxmox VE vs VMware vSphere vs Hyper-V
| Feature | Proxmox VE | VMware vSphere | Microsoft Hyper-V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing Cost | ✓ Free core, paid support | ✗ High per-CPU licensing | ✗ Windows Server license required |
| Open Source | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Hypervisor | KVM | ESXi | Hyper-V |
| Container Support | ✓ Native LXC | ✗ Requires additional tools | ✓ Windows Containers only |
| Web Interface | ✓ Included | ✗ Separate vCenter required | ✗ Separate SCVMM/WAC required |
| Storage Options | ZFS, Ceph, LVM, NFS | VMFS, vSAN, NFS | CSV, SMB, iSCSI |
| Linux Support | ✓ Excellent | ✓ Good | Limited |
| Management Complexity | ✓ Simple unified interface | Complex multi-product stack | Windows-centric, PowerShell heavy |
Our Migration Process
A structured, low-risk path from assessment to go-live
Discovery
Free consultation to map workloads and constraints
Assessment
Compatibility, sizing and risk review
Planning
Detailed runbooks and rollback procedures
Migration
Low-downtime execution with validation
Optimisation
Performance tuning and ongoing support
Pre-Migration Assessment Checklist
Comprehensive evaluation across all critical infrastructure areas
Infrastructure
- Workload inventory & dependencies
- CPU/Memory/Storage sizing
- Hardware compatibility check
- Growth projections
Network
- Network topology mapping
- VLAN configuration
- MTU and SDN requirements
- Bandwidth assessment
Storage
- Storage architecture design
- Ceph configuration planning
- Failure domains & replicas
- Performance requirements
Security
- RBAC policy definition
- Two-factor authentication
- API access controls
- Compliance requirements
Backup & Recovery
- Backup/restore strategy
- RPO/RTO objectives
- Storage target planning
- Testing procedures
High Availability
- Cluster requirements
- Quorum configuration
- Failover testing
- Load balancing setup
Typical Migration Scenarios
We meet you where you are and move you with confidence
On-Prem Deployment
Transition from self-managed or vendor-locked infrastructure to Rackzar-managed Proxmox in our facility. Perfect for organisations moving away from expensive VMware licences or unsupported legacy platforms whilst maintaining complete on-site control, security, and customisation.
Cloud Repatriations
Migrate workloads from Azure, AWS, or GCP back to on-premises Proxmox infrastructure for superior cost control and data sovereignty. Escape unpredictable cloud billing, reduce monthly operational expenses, and regain complete control over your data security and compliance requirements whilst maintaining enterprise-grade performance and reliability.
Colocation Hosting
Migrate your existing infrastructure to our enterprise-grade data centres. Move from ageing on-premises hardware or unreliable hosting providers to Rackzar's secure, high-performance colocation with full redundancy, premium connectivity, and expert Proxmox management.
Rackzar Support & Maintenance
Keep your Proxmox environment secure, current, and high-performing
Essentials
Core coverage for stable clusters
- Email support during business hours
- Security & bug-fix advisory
- Quarterly health check
- Backup verification guidance
Standard
Operational assurance for production
- Everything in Essentials
- 4-hour response SLA (business)
- Remote assistance (SSH) for incidents
- Patch planning & enterprise repo best-practice
Premium
For mission-critical operations
- 2-hour response SLA (business)
- Proactive monitoring & quarterly tuning
- Priority escalation to Rackzar architects
- Assisted upgrades & cluster maintenance
Trusted by South African Enterprises
Expertise across regulated, high-availability and performance-sensitive sectors
Ready to plan your migration?
Talk to Rackzar's Proxmox architects about timelines, risk, and cost-saving opportunities.